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351 Grove St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0809017 15 units · 3 fl · 1929

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 351 Grove St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1929
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAYES
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units15
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area9,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0809017
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Arriaza Raul & Denise
Mailing address
4248 23rd St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
100517

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Initial analysis

Located in Hayes Valley, 351 Grove St is a 15-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1929, currently owned by Raul & Denise Arriaza. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most recently receiving a substantial fire safety upgrade in 2023 costing $46,277, which included the installation of a new fire alarm system with wireless communication and various safety features. The building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2018 (as a Tier 2 building) following a $60,000 upgrade, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Other major improvements include a 200-amp 3-phase electrical service upgrade in 2010 for 17 meters, kitchen and bathroom renovations in multiple units (2012 and 2015), and roofing work in 2013.

The building has experienced some maintenance challenges, particularly evident in a series of violations and complaints from 2007 that included issues with fire escape maintenance, smoke enclosure doors, and interior surfaces. These were all addressed and abated by May 2007. More recent fire safety violations in 2016 related to the sprinkler system and fire escape pathways were also corrected. The property has undergone regular routine safety inspections, with the most recent inspections occurring in 2018 showing compliance with housing standards. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 indicate ongoing exterior maintenance needs, particularly regarding sidewalk conditions and debris management, though most of these issues have been resolved. The building's fire safety systems have been subject to periodic inspections, with the most recent 2023 complaints being addressed promptly, with one described as having "No Merit" and another requiring "Condition Corrected."

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Risk rating

How 351 Grove St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
9th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 935 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.9%
Moderate concern 82.1%
Severe concern 8.0%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

351 Grove St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 15 Serious
Building violation
Repair intercom to good working condition.
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 15
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